Christopher Buchtmann Explained

Christopher Buchtmann
Birth Date:25 April 1992
Birth Place:Hameln, Germany
Height:1.74 m
Position:Attacking midfielder
Currentclub:VfB Oldenburg
Clubnumber:6
Youthyears1:–2007
Youthclubs1:Hannover 96
Youthyears2:2007
Youthclubs2:Borussia Dortmund
Youthyears3:2008
Youthclubs3:HSC/BW Tündern
Youthyears4:2008–2009
Youthclubs4:Liverpool
Youthyears5:2010
Youthclubs5:Fulham
Years1:2010–2012
Caps1:30
Goals1:2
Years2:2010–2012
Clubs2:1. FC Köln
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2012–2022
Clubs3:FC St. Pauli
Caps3:190
Goals3:19
Years4:2013–2015
Caps4:7
Goals4:1
Years5:2022–
Clubs5:VfB Oldenburg
Caps5:28
Goals5:2
Nationalyears1:2007
Nationalteam1:Germany U15
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2007
Nationalteam2:Germany U16
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2009
Nationalteam3:Germany U17
Nationalcaps3:10
Nationalgoals3:1
Nationalyears4:2009–2010
Nationalteam4:Germany U18
Nationalcaps4:4
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalyears5:2010–2011
Nationalteam5:Germany U19
Nationalcaps5:5
Nationalgoals5:3
Club-Update:23 April 2024
Nationalteam-Update:25 January 2017

Christopher Buchtmann (born 25 April 1992) is a German professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for VfB Oldenburg.[1] [2] After playing youth football for various clubs in Germany and England, Buchtmann started his professional career with 1. FC Köln. In 2012 he transferred to FC St. Pauli, where he played for ten years before joining VfB Oldenburg. He has represented Germany internationally at various youth levels, having won the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in 2009.

Club career

Early career

Buchtmann started his career at Hannover 96 before joining Borussia Dortmund when he was thirteen. He moved to England joining Liverpool youth academy.[3] In February 2010, he left Liverpool for a reported transfer fee of £100,000 to join Fulham, where he was in the development squad after signing an 18-month contract.[4]

However, after three months at the club, Buchtmann left Fulham to return to Germany and sign with 1. FC Köln.[5] After two years of playing for the reserves, he made his debut for the relegated club, coming on as a substitute for Sławomir Peszko in the 68th minute as Köln lost 4–1 against Freiburg. He added another appearance in the last game of the season, in a 4–1 defeat to Bayern Munich.

In July, after a training camp in preparation of the 2012–13 season, Buchtmann was one of five players demoted to the reserve squad by coach Holger Stanislawski.[6]

FC St. Pauli

In late August, Buchtmann left Köln to join FC St. Pauli after his contract with Köln was terminated.[7] In January 2013, he signed a new contract with the club until 2015.[8]

The 2013–14 season was a breakthrough for him, as he established himself in the first team. In late January, he signed a new contract with the club, which would keep him until 2016.[9]

In March 2016, Buchtmann agreed to a contract extension until 2019.[10]

VfB Oldenburg

Buchtmann joined 3. Liga side VfB Oldenburg in August 2022, having been released by FC St. Pauli after ten years with the club.[11]

International career

Buchtmann represented Germany internationally at youth level and played for the under 15, under 16, under 17, under 18, under 19 and under 20 national teams.[12] He was part of the squad that won the UEFA European Under-17 Championship. As a result of his performance, Buchtmann was named by the UEFA as one of the most promising stars in the future.[13]

Career statistics

[14]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1. FC Köln II2010–11Regionalliga West191191
2011–12111111
Total302302
1. FC Köln2011–12Bundesliga200020
FC St. Pauli2012–132. Bundesliga15010160
2013–1427010280
2014–1511110121
2015–1630100301
2016–1730620326
2017–1817410184
2018–1924500244
2019–2012010130
2020–21200020
2021–2222221243
Total190199119920
FC St. Pauli II2012–13Regionalliga Nord1010
2014–156161
Total7171
Career total229229123823

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Buchtmann, Christopher . German . kicker.de . 17 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Christopher Buchtmann . worldfootball.net . 1 May 2012.
  3. News: The Big Interview: Christopher Byuhtmann. Большое интервью: Кристофер Бюхтманн. Liverbird.ru. Russian. 17 April 2009. 19 April 2014.
  4. News: German teenager Christopher Buchtmann moves from Liverpool FC to Fulham. 10 May 2017. Liverpool Echo. 1 February 2010.
  5. Web site: Buchtmann Departs. Fulham Official Website. 19 April 2014. 30 June 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100703001038/http://www.fulhamfc.com/Club/News/NewsArticles/2010/June/BuchtmannDeparts.aspx. 3 July 2010. dead.
  6. News: Concentrated pre-season - reduced squad. Konzentrierte Saisonvorbereitung. 1. FC Köln. German. 26 July 2012. 19 April 2014.
  7. News: Buchtmann und Gyau kommen auf den Kiez. 10 May 2017. kicker Online. 30 August 2012. German.
  8. News: Buchtmann extends until 2015. Buchtmann verlängert bis 2015. FC St. Pauli Official Website. German. 13 February 2013. 19 April 2014.
  9. News: Buchtmann signs up to 2016. Buchtmann unterschreibt bis 2016. Kicker. German. 31 January 2014. 19 April 2014.
  10. News: FC St. Pauli verlängert mit Christopher Buchtmann bis 2019. 10 May 2017. RP Online. 4 March 2016. German.
  11. Web site: Christopher Buchtmann unterschreibt in Oldenburg . kicker . 28 August 2022 . de . 28 August 2022.
  12. Web site: Christopher Buchtmann Personenprofil.
  13. News: UEFA tip young Red for stardom . Liverpool FC Official Club Website . 19 May 2009 . Rice . Jimmy . https://web.archive.org/web/20140420005047/http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/uefa-tip-young-red-for-stardom . 20 April 2014 . 28 June 2018 . dead.
  14. Web site: Christopher Buchtmann » Club matches . World Football . 31 October 2018.